PA-32 Cherokee Six vs Tu-142
Overview
The PA-32 Cherokee Six and the Tu-142 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Piper and Tupolev respectively.
The Tu-142 reaches 925 km/h — 4.1x the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h. The PA-32 Cherokee Six has an operational range of 1,361 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-142. The Tu-142 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 4,359 m for the PA-32 Cherokee Six. At 185,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-142 is 190:1 the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in 7,842 units vs 100 for the Tu-142. The PA-32 Cherokee Six first flew 8 years before the Tu-142 (1960 vs 1968).
| American light, single-engined aircraft, dominant during the late 20th century, widely used for personal, commercial air taxi services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 14 January 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 7842 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Soviet/Russian maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, introduced in the late 20th century, operated by the Russian and Indian navies. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 18 June 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 15.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 228 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,361 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,359 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 975 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 545 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 112 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 311.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 53.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 925 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 185,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 90,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,758 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 228 km/h, a difference of 697 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 1,361 km.
Which can fly higher, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 4,359 meters (14,301 ft).
Which is heavier, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,000 kg compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 975 kg.
Which is larger, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the PA-32 Cherokee Six's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the Tu-142 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PA-32 Cherokee Six or Tu-142?
The PA-32 Cherokee Six has been produced in greater numbers with 7,842 units compared to 100 units of the Tu-142.